Diverse Dating
No swipes. Just vibes.
A small, relaxed and fully supported speed dating night, created for neurodivergent adults and adults with disability. Run by Marching Forward, a registered NDIS provider, so you can just be yourself.
Dating, designed for neurodivergent and disabled adults
Mainstream dating can be loud, fast and full of unwritten rules. Diverse Dating is built differently, by a registered NDIS provider who understands.
- Neurodivergent adults, including autistic people and people with ADHD
- Adults with disability, including NDIS participants
- Anyone 18+ who finds mainstream dating overwhelming or hard to navigate
- People who'd like structure, clear steps and support staff close by
Everything you need for a good night
Welcome drink
Included free with your ticket. Choose an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
Nibbles
Included free, with gluten free options available.
Ice-breaker game
A group game to kick things off, so you've met people before the first date begins.
Conversation coaching
Light, friendly tips on starting and keeping a chat going, delivered as a game, not a lesson.
Two sets of short dates
Around 5 minutes each, with question cards on every table and a bell to keep things moving.
Support staff on the night
Our friendly support team is there the whole time, so there's always someone to turn to.
Match cards
At the end, mark who you'd like to see again and hand your card in.
That's what the first 30 minutes are for
We don't sit you straight down opposite a stranger. The night opens with a group ice-breaker game and some conversation coaching, run in a fun, game-like way.
It gets everyone laughing, gives you a few easy things to say, and takes the pressure right off.
By the time the dates start, you'll have:
- 1Met the group in a relaxed way
- 2A few easy conversation starters up your sleeve
- 3A drink in hand and something to nibble on
How the night runs
Knowing what's coming makes everything easier, so here's how a Diverse Dating night runs, step by step.
Arrive and settle in
Check in, grab your name tag and choose your welcome drink. Nibbles are out, so help yourself.
Ice-breaker game and conversation coaching
We start together as a group with a fun ice-breaker game and some light conversation coaching, all done in a playful, game-like way. By the time the dates start, you'll already have had a laugh.
First set of short dates
Around 5 minutes each. A bell tells you when to move on, and question cards are on the table if you get stuck. Your host explains how the rotations work and a few simple ground rules first.
Short break
Time to breathe, top up your drink and have a snack.
Second set of dates
More short dates, more new faces.
Mark your matches
Quietly mark who you'd like to see again and hand in your card.
Wrap-up and relaxed mingling
We wrap up the night, and you're welcome to stay on for a relaxed mingle.
Be the first to know
We're planning our next Diverse Dating night now. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to hear the date and location, and get first access to tickets. No commitment needed.
Looking for something sooner? Our Connection Lab speed-friending night is on Friday 13 November, 6–8pm at Kallangur Community Hall. It's all about friendship, with a welcome drink and nibbles included.
NDIS funding: tickets may be eligible for NDIS funding for current Marching Forward participants. Get in touch and we'll let you know if it applies to you.
Before you come along
- Each night runs for around 2 hours
- This is an 18+ event
- Your welcome drink can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic, your choice
- Gluten free options are available
- It's a small session, so it never feels crowded
- Question cards are on every table if you run out of things to say
- Support staff are there all night if you need a hand or a breather
Common questions
We're planning our next night now. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to hear the date and location, and get first access to tickets.
Diverse Dating is for neurodivergent adults and adults with disability, aged 18 and over. It's run by Marching Forward, a registered NDIS provider, with support staff there all night. You don't need to be an NDIS participant to come.
It's a small 2 hour session. The first 30 minutes is a group ice-breaker game and conversation coaching, followed by two sets of short dates with a break in between.
Ticket prices will be shared with the waitlist when the next night is announced. A welcome drink and nibbles are included.
Tickets may be eligible for NDIS funding. You would need to be a current participant of Marching Forward. Contact us and we'll let you know.
Yes. Marching Forward support staff are there for the whole night.
Diverse Dating is a dating night. If you're looking for friendship, have a look at Connection Lab, our speed-friending night, and Friend Match.
Not at all. You choose an alcoholic or a non-alcoholic welcome drink. It is an 18+ event.
Yes, gluten free options are available.
That's exactly why the night starts with an ice-breaker game and conversation coaching. There are also question cards on every table, each date is only around 5 minutes, and our support staff are there the whole night.
Someone lovely could be five minutes away.
A supported 18+ dating night for neurodivergent adults and adults with disability.
Our next night is coming soon. Join the waitlist to be the first to know.